SB Chevy retrofit, Accel vs. Edelbrock?

[cabiness at lucent.com]

Bill,

Thanks for the reply.

Your reccomendation of single plane 4-bbl intake with injectors makes me
even more torn on my decision.  That is exactly what the Edelbrock unit is,
a single plane Torker manifold with sequential port injection, injectors
installed right at the heads.  Now I'm considering using the Edelbrock unit
and if I'm not happy with the computer, upgrade it to the Accel unit.  The
Accel computer's knock sensor capability is very appealing given my 11:1
compression (I'll be using 103 octane racing fuel on the track, but would
prefer to run something less than $3.50/gal for street use and breakin).

Thanks again.

Kenton

> I've successfully used the Accel  system on a 377 SBC.  I elected to use an
> salvage 305 TPI system for a base, then used Lucas 42# injectors, Accel
> harness & computer (w/ cold start block off) and a GM Y-body (corvette)
> distributor with an Accel knock detector.  I made gobs of torque, but the
> motor went seriously flat after about 5KRPM.  The Accel SupeRam will also go
> away on top, but not quite so early.  If you want to make power upstairs,
> try a tunnel ram or single plane 4-bbl manifold modified for port injectors.
> Accel makes and sells all the component parts you'll need to complete the
> set-up.  Get in touch with Harry Hruska in Linwood (Lynwood?) Illinois.  He
> stocks most of the Accel components and makes LOTS of power with the Accel
> line.  And, yes, you're going to need engine-out-of-car dyno time to coax
> maximum hp from the engine....there's simply no othrer way.  Good luck.
>
>                                                                          
>                        Bill